Wishek, ND

Wishek, North Dakota

Wishek, North Dakota, in McIntosh county, is 70 miles SE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 316 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 1,122.

The People and Families of Wishek

In Wishek, about 58% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Wishek, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Wishek boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wishek had a median family income of $36,696. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Wishek.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Wishek.

Wishek Housing

Wishek has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Wishek the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Wishek, 78% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Wishek can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Wishek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Wishek, ND

Comparing Wishek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Wishek Almanac

Wishek Climate

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Wishek Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wishek, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wishek Public Libraries

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Wishek Hospitals

WISHEK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
BOX 647
(701) 452-2326
Emergency Service: Yes

Wishek High Schools (2004)

WISHEK HIGH SCHOOL
200 BADGER ST S
701-452-2892
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 127 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Wishek Colleges

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